I am a YouTube Freelancer Cinematographer & Video Producer with over 20 years of experience in video production, specializing in documentary, editorial, and branded content. I've led diverse, multi-location shoots—from on-the-ground documentaries in conflict zones to scripted campaigns for global brands—and have a track record of delivering compelling stories under tight deadlines. I am known for a strong problem-solving mindset and deep technical expertise, bringing passion for creating impactful, story-led visual content across formats. I collaborate closely with directors, creative teams, and clients to translate complex ideas into screens, managing end-to-end production from concept to final delivery and ensuring consistent quality across every frame.

Max Hertz Lomakin

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I am a YouTube Freelancer Cinematographer & Video Producer with over 20 years of experience in video production, specializing in documentary, editorial, and branded content. I've led diverse, multi-location shoots—from on-the-ground documentaries in conflict zones to scripted campaigns for global brands—and have a track record of delivering compelling stories under tight deadlines. I am known for a strong problem-solving mindset and deep technical expertise, bringing passion for creating impactful, story-led visual content across formats. I collaborate closely with directors, creative teams, and clients to translate complex ideas into screens, managing end-to-end production from concept to final delivery and ensuring consistent quality across every frame.

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I am a YouTube Freelancer Cinematographer & Video Producer with over 20 years of experience in video production, specializing in documentary, editorial, and branded content. I’ve led diverse, multi-location shoots—from on-the-ground documentaries in conflict zones to scripted campaigns for global brands—and have a track record of delivering compelling stories under tight deadlines.

I am known for a strong problem-solving mindset and deep technical expertise, bringing passion for creating impactful, story-led visual content across formats. I collaborate closely with directors, creative teams, and clients to translate complex ideas into screens, managing end-to-end production from concept to final delivery and ensuring consistent quality across every frame.

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Language

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Broadcast Camera Journalist at BBC
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2023
Led a broad range of documentary and news productions under high-pressure conditions in conflict zones including Ukraine, Syria, and Nagorno-Karabakh. Optimized production workflows and aligned editorial and technical teams. Directed cinematic reenactments for documentaries, working with actors to recreate historical scenes using scripted dialogue and blocking. Managed pre-production planning, on-location shoots, and post-production editing; delivered high-quality news and documentary content under tight deadlines. Provided technical leadership and support to production teams, ensuring smooth workflow and consistent visual standards across all projects. Built a mobile live broadcast studio for BBC Moscow using LiveU technology, enabling reliable global livestreaming and multi-camera setups. Developed end-to-end solutions from ground up, covering concept through deployment, significantly expanding the BBC's remote broadcasting capabilities in the region.
Cameraman - Editor at DW
January 1, 2023 - Present
Produced long-form investigative documentaries, handling both filming and post-production editing.
Senior Camera Journalist at BBC MOSCOW
July 1, 2008 - June 1, 2018
Managed all aspects of video production, from pre-production planning and on-location shooting to post-production editing. Delivered high-quality news and documentary content under tight deadlines, often working internationally. Provided technical leadership and support to production teams, ensuring a smooth workflow and consistent visual standards across all projects.

Education

Certificate in Documentary Filmmaking at New York Film Academy
August 8, 2024 - November 29, 2024
Documentary filmmaking
Master of Arts at VGIK Cinema University
September 1, 2004 - May 29, 2009
Cinematography

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment